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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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